MEN syndrome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005242",
  "term": "MEN syndrome",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An inherited condition that may result in the development of cancers of the endocrine system. There are several types of MEN syndrome, and patients with each type may develop different types of cancer. The altered genes that cause each type can be detected with a blood test. Also called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome.",
  "synonyms": [
    "multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/men-syndrome/"
}